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Original short play qualifies Parker students for national history competition

Two groups of students from Parker Junior High impressed the judges at a state history competition on April 22. One group honored the impact of a sports legend. The other group’s members embodied iconic film directors in a performance that won them a place in the national competition in June.

Parker Junior High history teacher Linda O’Dwyer accompanied students who competed in the Illinois State National History Competition in Springfield, including winning team made up…
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